Christmas Morning

Hailey really wanted to Littlest Pet Shop rescue center and Hungry Hungry Hippos. Santa came through and even threw in some surprises.(don't you love her poses?!)

The boys weren't left out. Santa spoiled them too. New Wii and DS games, a gun target, bionicles, and new beyblades.

Emery's spoils

Emery was beyond thrilled. We went shopping with her a while ago and she saw this rocking horse and went crazy, Santa must have taken note.

This was her reaction when she saw it.

Totally in love. She did really like her new baby and the shopping cart my parents got her too.

So much fun. We ended up with seven guns and had a big war. I think we all ended up with welts from those little rubber darts, but they are such a blast.

Corey surprised me with this fun video camera and a tripod. Now I just have to figure out to edit the videos

My mom and dad got these for the kids. They love them except they just wear them backwards like a robe.

Fun books and games from family

My brother and sister-in-law got us this fun plate along with personalized ornaments and a game which they built.

So much fun stuff and what a fun day. Now where to put it all?

I better hurry and find a place though because Hailey has already started shopping for next year.

Why does this only get harder

Another futile attempt to get some pictures of my kids. I dressed them all up last Sunday, but we were running late so I couldn't take pictures. I spent all that time getting their Christmas outfits and getting them all ready, I had to have pictures. So I dressed them up again this Sunday and made sure we had at least a few minutes to take pictures.

First shot

I put Emery on a stool hoping to keep her place a little longer, but she still only gave like 2 seconds. Brendan is pulling some face, and Kayden,well, he just doesn't get the concept of acting natural.

Another try

This is the best of them all, but I am not sure what Brendan was doing still.

Try , try, again

Emery trying to escape, Kayden still looking very unnatural

One more

Not too bad except they are all leaning to the left.

At least we tried.

Friday favorites ( a little late)

Twas the night before Christmas....

An attempt to get a shot of all the kids in their Christmas P.J.'s

This is the only shot with all of them

She couldn't even be coaxed to come back

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

From our home to yours...

I can't believe we are already just days away. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.

My Favorites on Friday

My favorite time of year, when everyone else is freezing, but it's still warm enough for us to do this...

She loves that slide, but can't get to the top on her own, so she just yells at me everytime she hits the bottom. I can't resist her though because she just is so happy to be lifted up and be able to repeat the whole thing over and over again. Somehow she always gets her way.